The ancient legends tell us of the mystical kingdom of Shambhala in Tibet, which is reputed to be the only pure land on Earth. It is shaped like a giant lotus with eight petals and surrounded by snow-covered mountains. These mountains and supernatural forces shield Shambhala from the rest of the world so that only those humans who have pure karma may perceive it or reside there. The inhabitants lead a highly evolved spiritual life that is free from all suffering and strife, practicing daily the highest tantric teachings of The Buddha including the Vajrayana and Kalachakra.

The Buddha is said to have taught the Kalachakra Tantra at Dhanyakataka in South India. His main disciple, King
Suchandra, subsequently took the teachings back to Shambhala where he built a magnificent Kalachakra mansion. According to the history, seven dharma kings followed him as rulers of Shambhala, after which the lineage holders or Kulika kings began. At the present time, Shambhala is ruled by the twenty-first lineage holder Kulika King.

There is a prophecy that the twenty-fifth and last Kulika King, Rudra Cakrin (AD 2327-), will usher in a golden age of perfection for mankind which will last a thousand years. At that time, huge numbers of human beings on Earth will be led to liberation and enlightenment.